Tuesday, January 5, 2010

New Jersey Nuke plant closed due to ice

Global warming Ice partially shuts down New Jersey nuclear plant. CBS

A nuclear power plant South Jersey was forced to partially shut down due to ice build-up on the Delaware River.

Officials said the power plant in Salem County had to shut down one generator and reduce power in another at about 8 a.m. Saturday due to floating ice on the river.[...]

Plant officials told Eyewitness News that it is the first time that they had to take this unusual step because of ice.

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